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I'm a member of a user run makerspace that has tools that some of you might find useful - and i think people here would be good additions to the community. It's a nonprofit and the tools are there to be used, no use fees beyond the membership dues of $80/month-$40 if that's what you can afford.
To answer your first and second questions:
1) no, there is no belt grinder, though we can change that*
2) nor is there a forge, kiln, or heat treating oven, which would be hard to change (fire/lease/liability mix)
So what does that leave?
Woodshop with table saw, bandsaw, jointer, drill press, wood lathes, miter saws, grinder, two combo disk/belt sanders, clamps, dust collection, and other stuff.
Metal shop with metal cutting bandsaw, 9x20 lathe, cnc mill, drill press, small cnc router, layout and setup tools, end mills and bits and blades, wire feed welder that members can check out but not use on site.
There is also a heavy duty industrial sewing machine if you want to make leather sheaths, for example.
There is also a large bed laser cutter, a few 3d printers, and of course the electronics area.
It's open to join, just follow the core rule: "don't be a dick." You are welcome to come as my guest if you just want to cut some blanks on the bandsaw or use the woodshop if you either know how and are willing to be safe and responsible, or willing to learn. The other metal shop machines, laser cutter and the heavy duty sewing machine do require a class so you don't bleed everywhere or gas everyone by lasing something toxic, but the classes are free or the cost of a little materia. After that you are able to use them as desired, no fees.
24 hour access, guest rights, good people but nobody looking over your shoulder.
Pm me if you want to come as my guest or just come during the weekly publicly open meeting Thursdays at 7:30. It's a few blocks south of Alcatraz off Sacramento/Market
Of course, if you often find yourself banned from forums or in front of a judge for flinging poop at the families walking past your cage then please just stay home.
Acemonstertoys.org
Thanks
Fitzhugh
*Equipment is purchased through a crowdfunding system: if you can get two thirds of the money committed to by members the organization pays the final third, and there is money for such things. This helps make sure the money is spent on stuff that will be used. I know I'd pitch in and likely a and building one would be easy with the skills and tools available.
To answer your first and second questions:
1) no, there is no belt grinder, though we can change that*
2) nor is there a forge, kiln, or heat treating oven, which would be hard to change (fire/lease/liability mix)
So what does that leave?
Woodshop with table saw, bandsaw, jointer, drill press, wood lathes, miter saws, grinder, two combo disk/belt sanders, clamps, dust collection, and other stuff.
Metal shop with metal cutting bandsaw, 9x20 lathe, cnc mill, drill press, small cnc router, layout and setup tools, end mills and bits and blades, wire feed welder that members can check out but not use on site.
There is also a heavy duty industrial sewing machine if you want to make leather sheaths, for example.
There is also a large bed laser cutter, a few 3d printers, and of course the electronics area.
It's open to join, just follow the core rule: "don't be a dick." You are welcome to come as my guest if you just want to cut some blanks on the bandsaw or use the woodshop if you either know how and are willing to be safe and responsible, or willing to learn. The other metal shop machines, laser cutter and the heavy duty sewing machine do require a class so you don't bleed everywhere or gas everyone by lasing something toxic, but the classes are free or the cost of a little materia. After that you are able to use them as desired, no fees.
24 hour access, guest rights, good people but nobody looking over your shoulder.
Pm me if you want to come as my guest or just come during the weekly publicly open meeting Thursdays at 7:30. It's a few blocks south of Alcatraz off Sacramento/Market
Of course, if you often find yourself banned from forums or in front of a judge for flinging poop at the families walking past your cage then please just stay home.
Acemonstertoys.org
Thanks
Fitzhugh
*Equipment is purchased through a crowdfunding system: if you can get two thirds of the money committed to by members the organization pays the final third, and there is money for such things. This helps make sure the money is spent on stuff that will be used. I know I'd pitch in and likely a and building one would be easy with the skills and tools available.